Destructive Criticism Quotes:

To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.

- Elbert Hubbard

source: "Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen" by Elbert Hubbard, (p. 370), 1898.

topic: Inspirational, Life, Failure, Make You Think Twice, Innovation Inspiration

Destructive criticism is the biggest single enemy of human potential. It is worse than cancer or heart disease. While those diseases can ultimately lead to the deterioration and death of an individual, destructive criticism kills the soul of the person but leaves the body walking around.

- Brian Tracy

topic: Cancer, Heart, Soul, Destructive Criticism

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won't be able to do this.

- Willie Mays

topic: Inspirational, Sports, Baseball, Dedication And Determination, Destructive Criticism

You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.

- John Wooden

topic: Inspirational, Basketball, Motivational Sports, Sports Coach, Motivational Basketball

People who avoid all criticism fail. It's destructive criticism we need to avoid, not criticism in all forms.

- Tim Ferriss

source: "The 4-Hour Workweek". Book by Tim Ferriss, 2007.

topic: People, Criticism, Needs, Destructive Criticism

How to overcome destructive criticism? Just love a little more. That's all.

- Sri Chinmoy

topic: Criticism, Overcoming, Littles, Destructive Criticism

The most destructive criticism is indifference.

- E. W. Howe

topic: Envy, Gossip, Criticism, Destructive Criticism, Destructive

The most destructive criticism has not been able to dethrone Christ as the incarnation of perfect holiness. The waves of a tossing and restless sea of unbelief break at His feet, and He stands still the supreme model, the inspiration of great souls, the rest of the weary, the fragrance of all Christendom, the one divine flower in the garden of God.

- Herrick Johnson

source: Herrick Johnson (1881). “Christianity's Challenge and Some Phases of Christianity Submitted for Candid Consideration”

topic: Flower, Inspiration, Garden, Destructive Criticism

Listenin to nothin, takin no suggestions, All destructive criticisms that can't improve on perfection.

- Daniel Dumile

topic: Rap, Perfection, Hip Hop, Destructive Criticism

I am a model of positivity compared to the kinds of vitriol, the kinds of destructive criticisms that Labor members of parliament have been making of each other.

- Tony Abbott

topic: Positivity, Criticism, Kind, Members Of Parliament, Destructive Criticism

The popular distinction between 'constructive' and 'destructive' criticism is a sentimentality: the mind too weak to perceive in what respects the bad fails is not strong enough to appreciate in what the good succeeds. To be without discrimination is to be unable to praise. The critic who lets you know that he always looks for something to like in works he discusses is not telling you anything about the works or about art; he is saying 'see what a nice person I am.

- Brigid Brophy

topic: Art, Strong, Nice, Destructive Criticism, Nice Person